When it’s cold outside we love scents that are warm and comforting. Some enjoy smelling like freshly baked cookies, others prefer to smell sensual and captivating. Key ingredients for a stand out winter fragrance usually involve notes that are spicy, warm and/or musky. Ingredients like leather, patchouli, tonka bean and sandalwood are common crowd pleasers. We spoke with a self proclaimed fragrance specialist, here are 10 winter fragrances that will kick start your new year new me era.
Huda beauty
Invite only Amber 23
Top notes are Tobacco Leaf, Sour Cherry, Honey, Chocolate and Hazelnut; middle notes are Ceylon Cinnamon, May Rose, Damask Rose and Citrus Leaf; base notes are Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli and Musk.
Narciso Rodriguez
Pure Musc For Her
Top note is Musk; middle note is Flowers; base note is Cashmeran.
tom ford
Myrrhe Mystère
Notes include myrrh essence and myrrh resinoid absolute, wrapped up in sandalwood and vanilla notes.
Eli saab
Girl of Now
Top notes are Pistachio, Pear and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Almond, Orange Blossom and Magnolia; base notes are Almond Milk, Tonka Bean, Cashmeran and Patchouli.
Givenchy
L’Interdit
Top note is Black Pepper; middle notes are Tuberose, Sesame and Orange Blossom; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli and Vetiver.
Frederic Malle
Portrait of A Lady
Top notes are Rose, Clove, Raspberry, Black Currant and Cinnamon; middle notes are Patchouli, Incense and Sandalwood; base notes are Musk, Benzoin and Amber.
burberry
Goddess
Top notes are Vanilla, Lavender, Cacao and Ginger; middle note is Vanilla Caviar; base note is Vanilla Absolute.
le labo
Noir 29
Top notes are Fig, Bay Leaf and Bergamot; middle notes are Cedar, Vetiver and Musk; base notes are Tobacco and Hay.
D.S. & DURGA
Deep Dark Vanilla
Top notes are Cabreuva, Orchid and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Cypress, Vanilla Leaves and Vine; base notes are Hay, Dark Patchouli and Vanilla Absolute.
SERGE LUTENS
Fils De Joie Eau de Parfum
Top notes are Jasmine and Night Blooming Jasmine; middle notes are Honey and Ylang-Ylang; base note is Musk.
memo paris
Lalibela
Top notes are Coconut, Orchid, Rose and Peony; middle notes are Vanilla, Patchouli, Jasmine and Labdanum; base notes are Incense, Tobacco Leaf and Precious Wood